Thanks.
I have another idea for this shot that might work better, so stay tuned for another video in the near future!
I downloaded the model from Scifi3d.com, rendered and animated it in Anim8or (wimpy 3D program), and composited the shot in After Effects.
http://vimeo.com/32244340
Here's another video! Forgot to export audio, sorry! But nothing's different about that... yet :)
Keep in mind that these effects are only temporary until I can do them better.
Thoughts?
It's the "most" that concerns me. It's what started Star Wars down the path to destruction.
I think what SHOULD have been done is exactly what (murder me for saying this) they're doing to Star Trek: The Next Generation. They're taking all the ORIGINAL film elements for the episodes and recomposing them from scratch. So we have the exact same episode, but with modern, HD composition. The result is a new, crisp, updated feel while still respecting the history.
Why can't we get that with Star Wars?
Well, it's time for another video!
And another picture! The top image is my edit.
I was going for a more OT-style with the hangar bay, as we never ever in any other Star Wars movie see these bright blue force-fields on hangar bays.
How's this for an Original Trilogy feel?
I like the cut, but Ben Burtt's original sound effects there was what MADE the Podrace.
Jacobss said:
If only you, Cutter and Bobgarcia and maybe Adywan would join together, you would create ultimate ROTS, much better than the official version.
Sadly, it will never happen...
Yeah, it will never happen. Bob, The Cutter, and I are all working independently with different goals and different visions. It by nature wouldn't work.
Thanks!
I am definitely considering using something completely different. Not so sure at the beginning of the fight, but nearer to the end, I have some big ideas for music.
I'm anxious to see the whole thing, really. I have this nagging feeling that Adywan is only telling us a fraction of what he's done.
Here is the video.
http://vimeo.com/31762262
Please keep in mind that the audio track is only temporary until I can build a final mix.
I'm just curious why you have to make an entire full-scale carbonite prop to fix Han's shirt.
Thanks for the links! That's really helpful.
On another note, pretty soon I'm going to be posting a temp video of the first segment of Anakin vs. Obi-Wan.
I'm not planning on cutting too much. What I'm actually doing is adding footage. I want to make the fight have slow, dramatic bits, and not a constant, non-stop frenzy like it is in the movie.
Haha, I just don't have any sewing skills! Though, come to think of it, I might be able to commission a costume from a local tailor or something. Then I just need to make accessories.
But that still leaves Clone Troopers.
I am now working on the Obi-Wan vs. Anakin duel.
Does anybody know where to get (relatively) cheap, but accurate Obi-Wan and Anakin costumes? I'd really rather not pay tons of money, and the current footage won't cut it for an epic duel.
On a similar note, I need affordable Clone Trooper costumes, and most importantly a Commander Cody.
I'll definitely try this. Thanks for the suggestion!
Thanks!
But there's not much I can do about the cartoonish look of the CGI. I'm doing my best to cut back on CG
Worked till 2:00 am last night/this morning getting the colours on Polis Massa to look remotely realistic.
Top image is the original.
Bottom image is with my changes.
Looks great! Even without rotoscoping Palpy, only that one angle looks awkward. I'll have to do this. Thanks for the idea!
Yeah, I have to agree he's a tad too puffy, haha. I thinned out his neck, but I'm not sure I can do the whole face without compromising the shot.
I have incredibly huge plans for Yoda vs. Sidious, but it's going to be a massive undertaking. If it doesn't work, I might just cut the fight altogether.